{"id":611,"date":"2025-04-04T18:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T18:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/?p=611"},"modified":"2025-04-04T18:07:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T18:07:14","slug":"saps-sub-section-commander-chemical-monitoring-lieutenant-colonel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/saps-sub-section-commander-chemical-monitoring-lieutenant-colonel\/","title":{"rendered":"SAPS: Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring (Lieutenant Colonel)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Serious Organised Crime Investigation, South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau, Head Office, Pretoria<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 17 April 2025<br><strong>Reference Number:<\/strong> DPCI\/HO\/05\/2025<br><strong>Salary:<\/strong> R548 880 per annum (Band D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable professional to serve as the Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring. The successful candidate will manage the monitoring and control of precursor chemicals and play a strategic role in combating drug-related crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>-Prevent, detect, and respond to the diversion of precursor chemicals through modeling, simulation, and industry collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Provide national-level expertise on synthetic drug trends and chemical compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Conduct and manage research on chemical substances in accordance with international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Support international partnerships (e.g., INCB, SAHPRA, ITAC) and lead national awareness campaigns and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Maintain national databases for import\/export notifications and clandestine laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Conduct chemical and equipment backtracking investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Ensure compliance with UN conventions on drug control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Manage human, physical, and financial resources in line with SAPS directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Requirements and Skills:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>-A Senior Certificate (Grade 12).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-A valid light motor vehicle driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Proficient in at least two official languages, including English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-South African citizenship with no prior criminal or departmental convictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-A three-year Diploma\/Degree (NQF level 6 or higher) in Chemical Engineering or related field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-In-depth knowledge of general chemistry and the IUPAC naming system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-No visible tattoos when in uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Willingness to undergo SAPS vetting, screening, and assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPLICATION PROCESS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/apply-for-all-saps-vacancies-for-april-2025\/\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location: Serious Organised Crime Investigation, South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau, Head Office, PretoriaClosing Date: 17 April 2025Reference Number: DPCI\/HO\/05\/2025Salary: R548 880 per annum (Band D) Overview: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable professional to serve as the Sub-Section Commander: Chemical Monitoring. The successful candidate will manage the monitoring and control of precursor chemicals and play a strategic role in combating drug-related crimes. Key Responsibilities: -Prevent, detect, and respond to the diversion of precursor&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/saps-sub-section-commander-chemical-monitoring-lieutenant-colonel\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-register-your-cv-may-june-2026-job-updates"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":609,"url":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/saps-section-commander-language-services-colonel\/","url_meta":{"origin":611,"position":0},"title":"SAPS: Section Commander: Language Services (Colonel)","author":"admin","date":"April 4, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Location: Executive Support Services, Communication Services, Head Office, PretoriaClosing Date: 17 April 2025Reference Number: DPCI\/HO\/01\/2025Salary: R969 291 per annum (MMS Band \u2013 Inclusive Package) Overview: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Section Commander: Language Services. 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